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Kiwi release planned on Whangarei's urban fringe
People in the heart of Whangarei could soon hear the call of kiwi from just up the road
Two Hawke's Bay water spots contaminated
High Cyanobacteria readings in two Hawke's Bay water spots have prompted no-swim warnings.
Heatwave in Otago, Southland prompts health warning
A predicted heatwave has public health officials warning people in Otago and Southland.
Queenstown Lakes District Council says trees stressed in heat
Wanaka's parks and reserves appear to be drying out in heat wave.
Majority of freedom camping fines unpaid in Waitaki District
Many freedom campers in the Waitaki District are not paying their fines.
Queenstown Lakes Council fined $37,500 for sewage discharge into river
Queenstown Lakes district council was fined for discharging sewage into Kawerau River.
Shama helping teens explore sustainability in Hamilton
Teens are invited to participate in a youth community leadership programme run by Shama.
Seven projects secure funding to improve water quality in Manawatu
Seven community groups have secured financial aid from the Manawatu River Leaders'.
Freedom camping ban for Queenstown
Mayor says ban is a response to the significant growth in freedom camping.
Disgust at dumping by sheep rustlers in Lake Rotopokaka
Dumped sheep heads and offal in Lake Rotopokaka have caused outrage in the Far North.
Project Parore to clean up streams in Katikati
Tangaroa, God of the sea, rivers and lakes, blessed Project Parore on Sunday afternoon.
Opinion: Confessions of a devout recycler
I would highly recommend you non-believers try a spot of recycling for at least a month.
Worker: 'We were all exposed...we could barely breathe and see'
Social media attacks on toxic ammonia leak prompt explanation from Affco Imlay plant
Water storage to improve standards
The question is, what causes the most pollution in our rural rivers?
Mycoplasma bovis testing regime to begin
A testing regime for Mycoplasma bovis will provide a clearer indication of spread.
Otago Bees Ltd honey plant set to start production in Alexandra
A honey extraction plant in Alexandra is set to process tonnes of honey in the district.
Wrong day to light 'heaps of rubbish' in Maheno
A fire in the North Otago region was "absolutely'' preventable.
Titi discovered at nesting site in Maungaharuru Range
The Maungaharuru Range may soon roar again with the discovery of a titi/Cook's petrel.
Safe to swim? Confusion over swim safety messages
Is it safe to swim in our lakes? One agency says yes, another says maybe.
Fire destroys depot storing 1080
Suspicious fire followed break-in at council's 1080 storage depot.
Dumped rubbish angers at Papamoa scenic spot
A boat and bunk beds have been dumped near the Kaituna River.
Pan Pac to keep watch on escalating log prices
A weather eye is being kept on escalating log prices by Japanese-owned Pan Pac Forest.
Glass recycle collections cut
The decision to scrap kerbside glass recycling has dumbfounded Tauranga residents.
Drought support events being run in Southland
Farmers and rural support professionals have been invited to attend free drought support.
Foul smells from Waipukurau's wastewater treatment plant 'spoiled' Christmas
Measures to stop foul stench emanating from Waipukurau's wastewater plant are ineffective.
University of Waikato to study mysteries of Manuka honey
What makes Manuka honey so good? A study at Unversity of Waikato hopes to find out.
Speculation on origin of Mycoplasma Bovis is harmful
Federated Farmers says speculation around the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis is harmful.
$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campers
Breaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.
Mowing tipped as Luggate scrub fire source
A scrub fire in Luggate is thought to have been started by a mower.